La Puente, CA vs West Covina, CA

La Puente is moderately more affordable than West Covina, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. La Puente scores 143 compared to 164 for West Covina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Covina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Puente is $1,788/month compared to $2,153/month in West Covina — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Puente is more affordable at $593,200 median vs $712,300.

Median household income in La Puente is $84,811 compared to $98,570 in West Covina (-14%). While West Covina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of La Puente spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in West Covina.